Emma says boo
by Anna Donovan
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
Emma, a young girl, encounters a ghost named Boo and must help him solve a mystery to move on.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
The story contains no violence.
No profanity is present in this story.
No blasphemy is present in this story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Boo the ghost might be slightly spooky for very young readers.
The story features a friendly ghost, not occult practices.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.
The story focuses on friendship and solving a mystery.
The characters are portrayed neutrally.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEmma shows courage in helping Boo.
No Christian faith elements are present in this story.
Emma and Boo develop a strong friendship.
No themes of grace or repentance are central.
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